Enterprise Life Assurance Company Limited (ELAC), in partnership with one of its partners, Barclays Bank of Ghana, has relaunched the Family Funeral Plan (FFP) Policy with upgraded and improved benefits.
The upgraded policy aims at providing prompt cash payout to clients to cover funeral expenses in the event of death.
The General Manager in charge of operations at ELAC, Ms Jacqueline Benyi, explained that the relaunching of FFP was to ensure that their products met the changing needs of their clients.
“As a business, you need to take feedback from customers and provide tailor-made products to meet this increasing need,” she said.
She said the revised plan could cover the life assured, the life assured’s spouse, children and the extended family, depending on the choice of the policy holder.
As part of the relaunch, staff of Barclays Bank, the bancassurance partner, and some selected staff of ELAC will wear branded T-shirts every Thursday to reemphasise the collaboration between ELAC and the bank.
The Managing Director of Barclays Bank of Ghana, Mr Benjamin Dabrah, said the relaunch of the policy was necessitated by the feedback they got from their clients on the need to improve benefits.
“We launched our bancassurance funeral policy three years ago and it sold very well on the market; the claims payment record has been excellent. But from time to time, we bring the voice of the customer into our organisation and we realised they wanted certain things to be added to the product,” he said.
He said although society did not like to talk about death, “unfortunately the reality is that it is inevitable, and whether we talk or think about it or not, it will happen so the earlier we start preparing for it the better.”
Mr Dabrah also noted that the collaboration between the bank and insurance companies was critical as they were both in the business of providing financial solutions to clients. He added, “insurance is a critical part of financial planning.”
The Director of Consumer Banking at Barclays Bank, Mr Nana Benneh, said policy holders could now enjoy cash back of 10 per cent of their total premium every five years.
He explained that under the upgraded policy, “clients get to enjoy double the sum assured to be paid to the beneficiary when a policy holder dies through accidental death.”
In line with this initiative, the company is giving an optional opportunity to its existing clients to upgrade their existing FFP policy and for prospective clients to sign up to enjoy these new benefits.
Thursday, 13 September 2012
Total holds grand draw of Drive and Win promotion
FIVE lucky winners were selected in the grand draw of the Total Drive & Win promotion for the Southern Zone in Accra.
They are Mr Lucian K Yawoh, the 1st prize winner (he won a Renault Duster SUV), Mohammed Salifu, who won a 32- inch Samsung LED TV, was the 2nd prize winner, and the 3rd prize of a Samsung Air Conditioner went to Mr Nimoh Innocent.
The 4th and 5th prize of a Samsung home theatre and an RLG mobile phone were won by Mr Anthony Austin.
The grand draw, which was conducted by the National Lottery Authority (NLA), marked the climax of activities implemented for the Total Drive & Win promotion.
According to the Sales and marketing Manager of Total, Mrs Marina Perez, the 3-month long promotion, which started on May 14, 2012, and ended on August 14, offered a triple chance to all motorists in Ghana to win fantastic prizes from Total throughout the period.
She said every Friday, throughout the 3-month promotion period, 70 lucky Total customers who purchased fuel from their stations across the country won Total branded gift bags full of prizes such as fuel vouchers (Tomcard), T- shirts, baseball caps, key rings, notepads, mp3 car chargers, car care products and car dusters.
“In June, a Mini Draw was held for both the Southern Zone and the Northern zones where a combined total of 10 lucky winners won various prizes including 32’’ LED TVs, Air conditioners and home theaters, all from Samsung and RLG mobile phones,” she said.
Mrs Perez also assured customers of better services in the coming year, adding “I urge you all to pass on the message to the motoring public out there to keep buying from Total and watch out for more promotions in the times ahead.”
The acting Managing Director of Total, Mr Emmanuel Menya- Hughes, said the Drive & Win promotion shows Total’s appreciation and dedication to its customers.
He also explained that in their passion to serve their customers better, the company was developing an ultra modern one- stop customer service centre which would be commissioned before the end of this year.
“Total will continue to remain a strong force in the Ghanaian Energy Industry in the years to come. We will, as usual, be guided by our core values, while at the same time we will remain fully committed in our responsibilities to all our stakeholders and to provide excellent quality products and services to our valued customers,” he said.
They are Mr Lucian K Yawoh, the 1st prize winner (he won a Renault Duster SUV), Mohammed Salifu, who won a 32- inch Samsung LED TV, was the 2nd prize winner, and the 3rd prize of a Samsung Air Conditioner went to Mr Nimoh Innocent.
The 4th and 5th prize of a Samsung home theatre and an RLG mobile phone were won by Mr Anthony Austin.
The grand draw, which was conducted by the National Lottery Authority (NLA), marked the climax of activities implemented for the Total Drive & Win promotion.
According to the Sales and marketing Manager of Total, Mrs Marina Perez, the 3-month long promotion, which started on May 14, 2012, and ended on August 14, offered a triple chance to all motorists in Ghana to win fantastic prizes from Total throughout the period.
She said every Friday, throughout the 3-month promotion period, 70 lucky Total customers who purchased fuel from their stations across the country won Total branded gift bags full of prizes such as fuel vouchers (Tomcard), T- shirts, baseball caps, key rings, notepads, mp3 car chargers, car care products and car dusters.
“In June, a Mini Draw was held for both the Southern Zone and the Northern zones where a combined total of 10 lucky winners won various prizes including 32’’ LED TVs, Air conditioners and home theaters, all from Samsung and RLG mobile phones,” she said.
Mrs Perez also assured customers of better services in the coming year, adding “I urge you all to pass on the message to the motoring public out there to keep buying from Total and watch out for more promotions in the times ahead.”
The acting Managing Director of Total, Mr Emmanuel Menya- Hughes, said the Drive & Win promotion shows Total’s appreciation and dedication to its customers.
He also explained that in their passion to serve their customers better, the company was developing an ultra modern one- stop customer service centre which would be commissioned before the end of this year.
“Total will continue to remain a strong force in the Ghanaian Energy Industry in the years to come. We will, as usual, be guided by our core values, while at the same time we will remain fully committed in our responsibilities to all our stakeholders and to provide excellent quality products and services to our valued customers,” he said.
Samsung launches 2012 Week Celebration
SAMSUNG Electronics Company Limited, a global leader in the distribution of digital media and technologies has launched its “2012 Samsung Week Celebration” in Accra.
The week- long event which is on the theme, “Creating the Future Together” will be held from September 17 to 23, 2012 in both Accra and Kumasi to reiterate Samsung’s commitment to positively impact the communities in which it operates.
During the celebration, Samsung will engage the public with its brand story as well as give back to society through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by inaugurating a borehole at Amansie near Kumasi to raise awareness about the dangers of Buruli Ulcer within the area.
In addition to the CSR outreach planned for the celebration in the country, the event would also bring festive brand activations that would reflect Samsung’s commitment to inspiring communities by leveraging new technologies, innovative products and creative solutions.
The week will also offer exciting brand experience activations with great giveaways as well as offer free service and repair of Samsung products including notebook PCs, cameras and mobile phones.
Customers who wiil purchase Samsung brand products worth GHC200 and more during the week will also receive two free Silverbird Cinema movie tickets.
The company will also organise a soccer event for the community and invite kip fit clubs on September 21 and also host an African legend night with Hugh Masakela on September 22 to wrap up events for the week.
According to the Chief Operating Officer of Samsung Electronics Africa, Mr George Ferreira, “Samsung is listening to the market, building partnerships and reenergising its commitment to Africa and its people”.
He said “In fact, this Samsung Week will mark the third in a series of eight Samsung Weeks taking place across the continent.”
Samsung he explained recognises Ghana’s rapid evolution to a technology savvy market that is heavily reliant on technology for everyday life.
“As a true testament to listening to our consumers, we at Samsung understand the unique needs of the African market and Africa as a whole. In this respect, we are proud to open up our brand to consumer engagement, and to support our communities with the celebration of Samsung Week in Ghana,” he said.
The week- long event which is on the theme, “Creating the Future Together” will be held from September 17 to 23, 2012 in both Accra and Kumasi to reiterate Samsung’s commitment to positively impact the communities in which it operates.
During the celebration, Samsung will engage the public with its brand story as well as give back to society through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by inaugurating a borehole at Amansie near Kumasi to raise awareness about the dangers of Buruli Ulcer within the area.
In addition to the CSR outreach planned for the celebration in the country, the event would also bring festive brand activations that would reflect Samsung’s commitment to inspiring communities by leveraging new technologies, innovative products and creative solutions.
The week will also offer exciting brand experience activations with great giveaways as well as offer free service and repair of Samsung products including notebook PCs, cameras and mobile phones.
Customers who wiil purchase Samsung brand products worth GHC200 and more during the week will also receive two free Silverbird Cinema movie tickets.
The company will also organise a soccer event for the community and invite kip fit clubs on September 21 and also host an African legend night with Hugh Masakela on September 22 to wrap up events for the week.
According to the Chief Operating Officer of Samsung Electronics Africa, Mr George Ferreira, “Samsung is listening to the market, building partnerships and reenergising its commitment to Africa and its people”.
He said “In fact, this Samsung Week will mark the third in a series of eight Samsung Weeks taking place across the continent.”
Samsung he explained recognises Ghana’s rapid evolution to a technology savvy market that is heavily reliant on technology for everyday life.
“As a true testament to listening to our consumers, we at Samsung understand the unique needs of the African market and Africa as a whole. In this respect, we are proud to open up our brand to consumer engagement, and to support our communities with the celebration of Samsung Week in Ghana,” he said.
Vodafone Business Solutions launches communication portfolio
VODAFONE Business Solutions, a specialist business unit within Vodafone Ghana has launched a unified communication portfolio aimed at increasing the productivity of businesses.
The services of the new portfolio include a Vodafone hosted Virtual PBX for business, hosted Audio and Video Conferencing Solutions, Vodafone Broadband Telephony for Business and an Information Technology (IT) managed security product.
According to the Head of Vodafone Business Solutions, Mr Derek Appiah, the introduction of these services was necessitated by the feedback gained from clients with the surging use of data by businesses.
He said as the use of data became robust, it offered new opportunities for businesses to get on and experience new services.
Vodafone Business Solutions, he explained was thus committed to using new services to improve productivity and infrastructure for people dedicated to the business market.
At the 3rd Information Technology (IT) Manager’s Forum organised by Vodafone Business Solutions, the Chief Executive Officer of Vodafone Ghana, Mr Kyle Whitehill, who addressed the forum through the Video Conferencing Service said the service offered a platform for people to communicate through different means.
The video conference, he also noted, was to provide a straightforward means for people to meet the numerous demands of their clients, who would be expected to have broadband connectivity.
He said the quality of the service was superior and also pledged Vodafone’s commitment to continue investing to provide better services for their customers.
Presenting an overview of the newly introduced services, the Head, Product and Propositions of Vodafone Business Solutions, Mr William Akwasi Agyei said the feedback from clients which indicated that mobility was becoming more important from a productivity point of view facilitated the launch of the service.
He said businesses were faced with challenges in their operations which the service had come to resolve, offering them a platform to increase productivity, collaboration, be cost efficient and offer a simplified user experience for businesses.
Vodafone Business Solutions, he explained was “empowering people to be highly productive through the freedom to choose when, where and how they work.”
He explained that Vodafone hosted Virtual PBX for Businesses, was a PBX based convergence communications service which allowed users to combine fixed and mobile telephony into a single unified platform for managing and receiving calls.
He said the service also allowed subscribers to ensure they never missed a call and benefitted from features such as a single auto attendant, extension dialing and a single web portal for managing all devices.”
He explained that with the new Virtual PBX complete product, most companies would save between 40 and 80 per cent on monthly phone costs, while customers would be able to save money as there was no cost incurred for the PBX hardware or software, no hardware maintenance or support fees and no hardware upgrade or enhancement costs among other benefits.
According to him the hosted Audio and Video Conferencing Solutions allowed dispersed teams, located anywhere in the world, to work together and exchange information as if they were in the same place.
The conferencing solutions would reduce unnecessary travel and cut cost, conduct more training sessions frequently and reach a wider audience as well as improve the ability of businesses to foster partnerships, he noted.
The Vodafone broadband telephony gives businesses the ability to connect existing analogue devices to their system and hosts communications services that integrates all corporate communications, Mr Akwasi Agyei addded.
The services of the new portfolio include a Vodafone hosted Virtual PBX for business, hosted Audio and Video Conferencing Solutions, Vodafone Broadband Telephony for Business and an Information Technology (IT) managed security product.
According to the Head of Vodafone Business Solutions, Mr Derek Appiah, the introduction of these services was necessitated by the feedback gained from clients with the surging use of data by businesses.
He said as the use of data became robust, it offered new opportunities for businesses to get on and experience new services.
Vodafone Business Solutions, he explained was thus committed to using new services to improve productivity and infrastructure for people dedicated to the business market.
At the 3rd Information Technology (IT) Manager’s Forum organised by Vodafone Business Solutions, the Chief Executive Officer of Vodafone Ghana, Mr Kyle Whitehill, who addressed the forum through the Video Conferencing Service said the service offered a platform for people to communicate through different means.
The video conference, he also noted, was to provide a straightforward means for people to meet the numerous demands of their clients, who would be expected to have broadband connectivity.
He said the quality of the service was superior and also pledged Vodafone’s commitment to continue investing to provide better services for their customers.
Presenting an overview of the newly introduced services, the Head, Product and Propositions of Vodafone Business Solutions, Mr William Akwasi Agyei said the feedback from clients which indicated that mobility was becoming more important from a productivity point of view facilitated the launch of the service.
He said businesses were faced with challenges in their operations which the service had come to resolve, offering them a platform to increase productivity, collaboration, be cost efficient and offer a simplified user experience for businesses.
Vodafone Business Solutions, he explained was “empowering people to be highly productive through the freedom to choose when, where and how they work.”
He explained that Vodafone hosted Virtual PBX for Businesses, was a PBX based convergence communications service which allowed users to combine fixed and mobile telephony into a single unified platform for managing and receiving calls.
He said the service also allowed subscribers to ensure they never missed a call and benefitted from features such as a single auto attendant, extension dialing and a single web portal for managing all devices.”
He explained that with the new Virtual PBX complete product, most companies would save between 40 and 80 per cent on monthly phone costs, while customers would be able to save money as there was no cost incurred for the PBX hardware or software, no hardware maintenance or support fees and no hardware upgrade or enhancement costs among other benefits.
According to him the hosted Audio and Video Conferencing Solutions allowed dispersed teams, located anywhere in the world, to work together and exchange information as if they were in the same place.
The conferencing solutions would reduce unnecessary travel and cut cost, conduct more training sessions frequently and reach a wider audience as well as improve the ability of businesses to foster partnerships, he noted.
The Vodafone broadband telephony gives businesses the ability to connect existing analogue devices to their system and hosts communications services that integrates all corporate communications, Mr Akwasi Agyei addded.
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